Young Talent exhibit opens in Washington

Published 5:32 pm, Wednesday, December 31, 2014

WASHINGTON -- The exhibit, Young Talent, will be at the Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Plaza, from Jan. 10 to 31. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Sat, Jan. 10. Gallery hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tue through Sat.

Professional artists under 30 years of age were eligible with no geographic boundaries, and this year the committee was able to select inspiring and thought-provoking work from many nations including Israel, Pakistan, and Turkey, as well as the United States. The exhibit brings together young artists from around the globe and highlights their search for identity, culture and meaning in a variety of ways. Works exhibited include paintings, photographs and sculpture.

KENT -- A new group show, featuring works by Leah Durner, Vincent Inconiglios and Insun Kim will be at the Morrison Gallery, 8 Old Barn Road, now through January. Viewing hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wed through Sat, and 1 to 4 p.m., Sun. Call 860-927-4501. Visit www.morrisongallery.com.

LITCHFIELD -- The Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery at Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Road, will open a new exhibit, "Embracing Transformation: The Journey and the Cross" by Janet McKenzie, from 3 to 5 p.m., Sat, Jan. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. The artist will give a talk on her work at 3:30 p.m., Sat, Jan. 10. This event is free. The exhibit runs through April 25, 2015.

The exhibit will consist of 15 oil on canvas paintings depicting The Way of the Cross and the Resurrection. The collection uses the images of Christ to interpret the process of transformation as going through the experience of death and coming out as "new."

RIDGEFIELD -- Malcolm Moran will exhibit his recent print works in the Ridgefield Library's Gallery on the lower level, 472 Main St., during normal library hours through Fri, Jan. 30. An artist's reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sun, Jan. 11. Call 203-438-2282 or visit www.ridgefieldlibrary.org.